Senior Officer-Fundraising

Role Profile

OUR VISION, MISSION, BELIEFS and AMBITION

Our Vision
Our vision is for a world where all people have access to the technologies that enable them to meet their basic needs and reach their potential, in a way that safeguards the planet today, and for future generations.

Our Beliefs

We believe that:

• Technology is a key enabler of human development; and that technological innovation has the power to propel us into a better world.
• All people should have access to, and a voice in, shaping the technologies that can improve their lives.
• A sustainable future for our planet requires a fundamental shift in the way technology is developed and used.

Our Mission

To develop and demonstrate practical, technology based solutions that enable women and men living in or vulnerable to poverty, to lead dignified lives. To partner with people whose lives are transformed by these efforts and with a range of other organisations: ensuring local ownership, and that the solutions work in the longer term without us. To inspire change through the widespread adoption of sustainable technologies that work - socially, economically and environmentally, so that more people living in or vulnerable to poverty benefit from our learning.

Our Ambition
Our ambition is that by 2030 we will have transformed the way technology is used to improve the lives of people living in, or vulnerable to poverty.

ABOUT US
With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet. Technology features in everything we do.

Working throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America, Practical Action improves the lives of around one million people every year through access to energy, sustainable agriculture, water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management, and disaster risk reduction.

We are a trusted partner of many communities, governments, development agencies and the private sector. We are uniquely placed as a knowledge broker with a breadth of capacities that enable us to capture and share knowledge in relevant ways for our diverse audiences. We are influential at national level where we work, and globally and considered a “go-to” agency by those seeking to improve energy access for people living in poverty.

ABOUT THE ROLE (Field Facilitator)

The Senior Officer-Fundraising plays an important role at organizational level for fund/income mobilization which includes - quality proposal writing, researching donor calls, donor intelligence sharing and Programme intelligence support. As a member of the Bangladesh Business Development & Quality Assurance (BDQA) team, s/he will collaborate closely with Manager-Fundraising, Head-BDQA and other colleagues to ensure integration of income mobilization approaches. 

Core Task:

• Quality proposal writing, (review, fine tune proposals, draft result frame work)
• Sharing donor intelligence, updating donor strategies, studying donor compliance 
• Making/generating/researching hard evidence for proposals

SCOPE

Responsibilities and accountabilities are indicated below with approximate level of effort against each.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Generating Funding and Managing Relationships and Achieving Change Ambitions – 60% of total time

Quality proposal development

• Understand the problems, opportunities, scope of innovation and systemic change issues around Practical Action’s change ambition of agriculture, WASH, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction.
• Write quality proposals (technical narrative, budget) and ensure the organizational proposal development process which includes Go No Go, Project Quality Approval, Award Approval etc. 

Sharing donor intelligence, updating donor strategies, studying donor compliance

• Filtering calls and sharing short summary
• Sharing call summary
• Facilitating meeting
• Regularly study /review donor country/global strategies, priorities and share each quarter

Making/generating/researching hard evidence for proposals

• Review relevant documents (paper, report) needed for a proposal, conduct reference review, gather field specific context/data/fact/ information for the proposals
• Conduct small/rapid assessments  

Strengthening Organisational Profile – 10% of total time

• Represent Practical Action in different forums when required
• Conduct studies for critical evidences

Delivering Performance as One Practical Action – 30% of total time

• Work closely with different Programme Delivery unit, thematic groups, M& E team and Communication & Marketing team, Sr. Specialist- Gender & Social Inclusion as required under the supervision of Manager- Fundraising
• Work with Practical Action Consulting Ltd. for funding sources and conducting studies

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Master degree in Social Sciences/ Agricultural Science /Business Administration/ Development studies or any related field
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, proposal and paper writing (skills of editing articles, publishable papers), fund mobilization for a national or international development organization
• Track record of understanding research and development work around urban development, WASH, agriculture, energy and Disaster risk reduction.
• A person well organized, attentive to details, and use concise, persuasive writing
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to set priorities
• Excellent English writing, analytical and communication skills
• Excellent ability to work with a virtual cross-functional team

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

TEAM STRUCTURE

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Initially for two years, renewable upon satisfactory performance and budget availability.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Monthly Gross BDT 60,000 – 70,000 and other benefits i.e. Festival Bonus, Gratuity, PF, Insurance coverage as per organisation policy, subject to qualification and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online through uploading your CV mentioning two referees by 29 September 2018.

Although Practical Action Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer but women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and all those acting on behalf of Practical Action to demonstrate and share this commitment.

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